Curated OER
Kids Health: Migraines: What a Pain
All of us have had a headache at some point. A migraine is a very severe headache. They don't happen every day, but they are common among kids and adults. Use this site to learn more about headaches, migraines especially and learn what...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Videos Y Multimedia
Online presentations on more than 150 health topics, diseases, and conditions, from acne to viruses. Each plays as a slide presentation, with sound, that you can control or set to autoplay. Time varies from 5-20 minutes. Available in...
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Migraine?
This article is full of useful information regarding migraines which are extremely painful headaches. Discussion includes what they are, the causes, the symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Includes a [2:14] video.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
Other
Consumer Reports: Treating Migraine Headaches With Triptans
This Consumer Reports article focuses on the use of Triptans for treating migraine headaches. It discusses the effectiveness of the drugs, who should not use them, and alternatives and generic forms of the drugs.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diseases of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system controls sensing, feeling, and thinking. It also controls movement and just about every other body function. That's why problems with the nervous...
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Are Cluster Headaches?
Discover what cluster headaches are and what causes them in this informative article from Medical News Today. Learn about the signs and symptoms, the duration, the risk factors, treatment options, and how you can prevent them.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Migraines: What a Pain!
A migraine is a really bad kind of headache. Find out the causes, treatments, and prevention tips in this article for kids.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.44 Nervous System Diseases
Learn about some of the nervous system disorders of the human body.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Migraine Brains
From ABC News in Science, Maggie Fox's article, "Migraine brains may be starved of oxygen," explores the possibility of brain damage associated with migraine headaches.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Migraines
This article includes information pertaining to migraine headaches. Article explores the causes and effects of migraine headaches.